|
Simeon Rice
Chicago (Mt. Carmel)
|
Position: DE |
Height: 6'5 |
Weight: 268 |
H.S. Graduation: 1992 |
College: University of Illinois |
Bio: Played at the University of Illinois as a defensive end in college, where he was a two-time All-America. Amassed 45 career sacks, smashing the Illini record of 23 & the Big Ten Conference record of 36. Interesting fact: In week #1 of the 1991 high school season, 1990 4A State ChampionJoliet (Catholic)& 1990 5A State ChampionChicago (Mt. Carmel)played a 37-31 double overtime game won by Joliet. That game would feature Mike Alstott at fullback for Joliet, and Simeon Rice at tackle & a sophomore Donovan McNabb (as a backup QB) forChicago (Mt. Carmel). |
Pro Career: Was drafted 3rd overall by the Arizona Cardinals in 1996. He played 5 years with the Cardinals before going to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Was on the Buc's Super Bowl Championship team in 2003 with with former Illinois high school stars Mike Alstott & Barry Gardner. Played for Tampa Bay from 2001-05. |
Player updated;
August 16, 2007
More Past Pro Players
|
|
|